PM’s mother to be laid to rest on Saturday

WINDHOEK – Prime Minister Nahas Angula’s mother, Ali Gabriel Ukongo, will be buried tomorrow at Onyaanya village.

Ukongo died at the Onandjokwe Hospital on Sunday after an operation. She was 102 years old.Speaking to Nampa over the phone, the premier described his mother as a “strong and hard-working woman”.”We, as children, appreciate the efforts made by our parents for keeping us alive more than 60 years ago,” he said.He recalled: “I can remember 1946 was a difficult year in terms of food supply.Our parents had to struggle to look for food in order to keep us alive.We appreciate their efforts.They succeeded, that is why they lived longer.”He also said that his mother supported and helped freedom fighters during the liberation struggle.”As four of her nine children joined the liberation struggle, it was normal for our parents to help freedom fighters inside Namibia,” he related.Ukongo was born at Iihongo village in the Onyaanya area.She is survived by six children, including the Prime Minister.NampaShe was 102 years old.Speaking to Nampa over the phone, the premier described his mother as a “strong and hard-working woman”.”We, as children, appreciate the efforts made by our parents for keeping us alive more than 60 years ago,” he said.He recalled: “I can remember 1946 was a difficult year in terms of food supply.Our parents had to struggle to look for food in order to keep us alive.We appreciate their efforts.They succeeded, that is why they lived longer.”He also said that his mother supported and helped freedom fighters during the liberation struggle.”As four of her nine children joined the liberation struggle, it was normal for our parents to help freedom fighters inside Namibia,” he related.Ukongo was born at Iihongo village in the Onyaanya area.She is survived by six children, including the Prime Minister.Nampa